Event: Win a small business course!

Course fee: R7200 (excl. VAT)

To enter the competition click here   

The course in a nutshell:

• Learn how you can start and run a small business in South Africa
• Learn about each stage of business establishment and management, from conceptualising a new business idea to selling your first product or service and growing your enterprise sustainably
• 9-week part-time course presented online throughout South Africa
• Results in a Certificate in Starting and Managing a Small Business from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

• Module 1    Introduction to the small business environment
• Module 2    Identifying new business opportunities
• Module 3    The legal environment
• Module 4    Business planning
• Module 5    Financing decisions
• Module 6    Financial management
• Module 7    Human resources
• Module 8    Effective marketing for small businesses
• Module 9    Management and growth

Who should attend this course?

This course has been designed for both current and prospective business owners and entrepreneurs. While prospective owners will benefit from the essential practical knowledge required for planning and starting a new business, new and existing business owners will benefit from the in-depth knowledge gained regarding business best practices and requirements in business structuring, applicable South African policies, financial management, general management, leadership, HR, labour law, contract law and marketing.